Being Active at Work

Regular physical activity, a minimum of 150 minutes (or 2 ½ hours) each week, has many health benefits. However, getting started or maintaining an active lifestyle can sometimes be difficult, especially when you spend more than half of your day at work.

Here are some tips to help you be active at work:

Take the stairs instead of the elevator when possible.

Stand and/or stretch while talking on the phone.

Walk and meet someone to discuss work rather than calling or e-mailing.

Take a walk over your lunch hour. Need motivation? Borrow a pedometer from any library in Halton. Visit www.halton.ca/walkable to
learn about the Count Your Steps - Library Pedometer Lending Program